Lithuania 1990 Provisional Surcharge on USSR Stamp

Lithuania · 1990 · 10 Kopecks

This is a provisional issue created by overprinting a Soviet Union definitive stamp. The original USSR stamp, featuring the Kremlin Spassky Tower, was surcharged with a new value in Kopecks for use in Lithuania following its declaration of independence. The overprint signifies the transition from Soviet to Lithuanian postal authority.

Issued in 1990, this stamp represents a pivotal moment as Lithuania re-established its independence from the Soviet Union. Provisional overprints like this were common during the transitional period before new national stamps could be designed and printed.